That's the first place to start.I can tell you what to invest in and where - but you won't listen unless you really understand this business first.

Use this partnership as I way to learn how to crawl in the house flipping business.

Then find a CPA who can help you set up and manage your business and advise you on the best business structure.

I personally believe that a better way to jump into mid term rentals is to take a course on buidling a property management company or cohosting business where you bring your skillset to the table without the intial investment into all the furniture and leases.

I am trying to find a mentor and I feel like working for a corporate wholesaler might give me the experience I need to turn my little $175,000 chunk into a rental property business one day.

At some point your business partner will want his cut (Federal Gov).

If you want cash flow, start or buy a business.

When picking a market, I would look for things like population and job growth, rental demand, and economic diversity—basically, is the area attracting people and businesses?

College isn’t a must for real estate, but it can definitely help with things like business, marketing, and communication skills.

You did some fraud or such and I would want to know for sure before doing business with someone.